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Salah al-Namroush, a military commander affiliated with the Government of National Unity, has retracted his latest criticism of Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh after receiving backlash from other government members.
Friday, 12 March, 2021 - 06:15
Libya s Prime Minister-designate Abdulhamid Dbeibeh speaks during a press conference in the capital, Tripoli, on Feb. 25, 2021. (Getty Images) Cairo – Khaled Mahmoud
Clashes between rival militias broke out again in the Libyan capital Tripoli soon after parliament granted the interim government its vote of confidence.
The fighting took place between militias loyal to the outgoing Government of National Accord (GNA).
Local media and witnesses reported that Turkish drones were flying at a low altitude over the city of Tajoura east of Tripoli. The aircraft had taken off from the capital’s Mitiga airport on a surveillance mission.
Tanks and military vehicles were also spotted in Tripoli amid the spike in tensions caused by the militia clashes.
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February 8, 2021 at 2:12 pm | Published in: Africa, Libya, News
Head of the interim government in Libya, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh [Wikipedia] February 8, 2021 at 2:12 pm
The head of the interim government in Libya, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, has called on all parties to support the new executive authority in order to end the conflict and prepare for democratic elections in December. Moreover, the Joint Military Committee (JMC) held new discussions on the terms of a ceasefire and agreed to initiate mine-clearing operations.
In a televised speech, Dbeibeh called on the Libyans to rally around this government with the aim of rebuilding the country. He expressed his readiness to listen to everyone, work with all the parties who hold different ideas and belong to diverse groups, affiliations, and regions.